16-15-22: PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE, GENERALLY:

   A.   General: Signs shall conform to the clearance and projection requirement of this chapter and this section.

   B.   Clearance From High Voltage Power Lines: Signs shall be located not less than six feet (6') horizontally or twelve feet (12') vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of seven hundred fifty (750) volts. The term "overhead conductors" as used in this section means any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except such conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength.

   C.   Clearance From Fire Escapes, Exits Or Standpipes: No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe.

   D.   Obstruction Of Openings:

      1.   No sign shall obstruct any openings to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by this title.

      2.   Signs erected within five feet (5') of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of noncombustible material or approved plastics.

   E.   Projection Over Alleys: No sign or sign structure shall project into any public alley.

   F.   Clearance From Streets: The horizontal clearance between a sign and the curb line shall be not less than two feet (2').

   G.   Projection And Clearance:

      1.   A sign projecting more than two-thirds (2/3) of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than twelve feet (12') above the grade level directly below.

      2.   A sign projecting less than two-thirds (2/3) of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than ten feet (10') above the grade level directly below.

   H.   Maximum Size Of Exposed Glass Panel:

 

Size Of Exposed Glass Panel		Minimum Thickness	Types Of Glass
Maximum Dimension	Maximum Area (Square Feet)
30"	500	1/8"	Plain, plate or wired
45"	700	3/16"	Plain, plate or wired
144"	3,600	1/4"	Plain, plate or wired
144+"	3,600+	1/4"	Wired

 

   I.   Minimum Sign Thickness:

 

Sign Projection	Maximum Thickness
5 feet	2 feet
4 feet	2.5 feet
3 feet	3 feet
2 feet	3.5 feet
1 foot	4 feet

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23: STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES:

16-15-23-1: POLE SIGNS:

   A.   Pole signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   All supports of pole signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   Projection of pole signs shall conform to the requirements of section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-2: GROUND MONUMENT SIGNS:

   A.   Ground monument signs shall be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this chapter, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   Ground monument signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   Ground monument signs shall not project over public property. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-3: WALL SIGNS:

   A.   Wall signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   Wall signs shall be designed in conformance with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   No wall sign shall have a projection over public property or beyond a legal setback line greater than the distances specified in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   D.   No wall sign shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the existing building.

   E.   The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which projects over public property or a legal setback line shall not exceed the maximum as set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-4: PROJECTING SIGNS:

   A.   Projecting signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except as specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   C.   Signs may project over public property or a legal setback line a distance determined by the clearance of the bottoms thereof above the level of the sidewalk or grade immediately below, as set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   D.   The thickness of a projecting sign exclusive of letters and trim shall not exceed that set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-5: COMBINATION SIGNS:

   A.   Combination signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except as specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   The individual requirements of roof, projecting and pole signs shall be applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the requirements specified in this chapter.

   C.   All supports of combination signs shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with the requirements specified in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   D.   Combination signs may project over public property or beyond a "legal setback line" as specified in section 16-15-22 of this chapter.

   E.   The thickness of that portion of a combination sign which projects over public property shall not exceed the maximum set forth in section 16-15-22 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-6: MARQUEE SIGNS:

Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet the requirements for a marquee as specified in the building code and this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-15-23-7: ELECTRIC SIGNS:

   A.   Electric signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material, except as provided in section 16-15-21 of this chapter.

   B.   The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be watertight, except that service holes fitted with covers shall be provided into each compartment of such signs.

   C.   Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs shall be installed in accordance with the electrical code.

   D.   Every electric sign projecting over any street or alley or public place shall have painted or labeled on the surface of the sign the name of the sign erector and date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance at grade. Failure to provide such name and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign by the building official. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)